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Feldspar and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
two or three  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
SiO2  

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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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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.

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