Chalcedony and Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.60-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
SiO2
  
Chalcedony and Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony and Agate 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 Chalcedony and Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
Chalcedony and Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.