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Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Absent   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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