Chlorite group and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-3.32.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Chlorite group and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Chlorite group and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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