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Chalcedony and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.