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Chalcedony and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.64-2.69  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Absent  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chalcedony and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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