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Chalcedony and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Absent   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO2   

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Chalcedony and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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