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Chalcedony and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.20-3.26   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chalcedony and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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