Chalcedony and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chalcedony and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcedony and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.