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Chalcedony and Grandidierite 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
2.55-2.702.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.