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Corundum and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO2

Corundum and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Corundum and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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