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Chalcedony and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Absent  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chalcedony and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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