Home
×

Chalcedony
Chalcedony

Chambersite
Chambersite



ADD
Compare
X
Chalcedony
X
Chambersite

Chalcedony and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.