Goldstone and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Goldstone

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.80

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Goldstone and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Goldstone and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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