Canadian Ammolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Canadian Ammolite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Canadian Ammolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Canadian Ammolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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