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Chalcedony and Tinaksite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.82
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.