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Chalcedony and Feldspar 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.