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Eudialyte and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Eudialyte and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Eudialyte and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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