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Glass 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
2.39-4.00
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2

Glass and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Glass and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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