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Chalcedony and Neptunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.