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Chalcedony and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
MgAl2O4

Chalcedony and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Chalcedony and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.