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Chalcedony and Norbergite 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
2.55-2.703.177
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{???} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chalcedony and Norbergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chalcedony and Norbergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.