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Chalcedony
Chalcedony

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Chalcedony and Vishnevite 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
2.55-2.70Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Chalcedony and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.