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Chalcedony and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
PbWO4  

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Chalcedony and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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