Chrysotile and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiO₂

Chrysotile and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Chrysotile and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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