Chalcedony and Pearl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.60-2.85
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
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Chalcedony and Pearl Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Pearl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.