Heliodor Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.68-2.72
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
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Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO2
  
Heliodor Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl and Chalcedony chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Heliodor Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor Golden Beryl and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.