Hayne and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Hayne

Chalcedony

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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

2.40-2.50

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Hayne and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Hayne and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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