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Chalcedony and Epidote Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.25-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.