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Chalcedony and Edenite 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
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Chalcedony and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Chalcedony and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.