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Chalcedony and Jet Physical Properties

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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
2.55-2.701.19-1.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.