Chalcedony and Scapolite Physical Properties

Chalcedony

Scapolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcedony and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chalcedony and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.