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Chalcedony and Coral Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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