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Hauyne and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.4-2.52.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
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
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
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

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.