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Charlesite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
SiO2  

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Charlesite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Chalcedony 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 Charlesite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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