Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Chalcedony

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.701.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.