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Chalcedony and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.701.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.