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Chalcedony and Pezzottaite 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
2.55-2.70
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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