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Chalcedony
Chalcedony

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Chalcedony and Milk Opal Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.701.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Milk Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Milk Opal 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 Milk Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Milk Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Milk Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Milk Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Milk Opal is 1.98-2.50.