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Chalcedony and Hyalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcedony and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcedony and Hyalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Hyalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Hyalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is Not Available whereas that of Hyalite is Not Available.