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Chalcedony and Tinzenite Physical Properties


Tinzenite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.355-3.433  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
{???} Good, {???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chalcedony and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.

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