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Chalcedony and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Chalcedony and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Chalcedony and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.