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Chalcedony and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Chalcedony and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Chalcedony and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.

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