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Chalcedony and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Chalcedony and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Chalcedony and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.