Hauyne and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Hauyne

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Gelatinises in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.5

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

SiO₂

Hauyne and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Hauyne and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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