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Flint and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2

Flint and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Flint and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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