Garnet Malaia and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Chalcedony

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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

Not Available2.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Garnet Malaia and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Garnet Malaia and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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