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Chalcedony and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.