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Blue quartz and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.70   

Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
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Absent   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Blue quartz and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz and Chalcedony physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Blue quartz and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Blue quartz and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Blue quartz and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Blue quartz and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Blue quartz is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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