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Chalcedony and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.