Gaspeite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

SiO₂

Gaspeite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Gaspeite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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