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Chalcedony and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.36
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcedony and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.