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Chalcedony and Friedelite 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
2.55-2.703.06-3.19
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.