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Chalcedony and Grossular 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
2.55-2.70
3.55-3.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcedony and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.

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