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Chalcedony and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Not Available

Chalcedony and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.