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Demantoid and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
2.55-2.70   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Demantoid and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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