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Chalcedony and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.3-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Chalcedony and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Chalcedony and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.