Chalcedony and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Chalcedony

Hexagonite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Gems for Cancer » More

Chalcedony Vs Pearl

Chalcedony Vs Selenite

Chalcedony Vs Ruby

» More

More Compare Gems for Cancer

Chalcedony and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.