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Chalcedony and Calcite Satin Spar 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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

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

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