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Chalcedony and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.703.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.