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Chalcedony and Proustite 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
5.51-5.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.