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Feldspar and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Feldspar and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Feldspar and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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