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Chalcedony and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
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Chalcedony and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.