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Chrysotile and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in water   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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