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Chalcedony and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Absent  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
C  

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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.

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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.

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