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Fibrolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SiO2   

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Fibrolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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