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Chalcedony
Chalcedony

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Chalcedony and Blue quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Blue quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Blue quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is Not Available whereas that of Blue quartz is Not Available.