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Chalcedony and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.