Chalcedony and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
3.84
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
none, may show indistinct parting
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7-7.5
  
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.