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Hercynite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.39
Uneven
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
7.5-8
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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Soluble
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2.55-2.70
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal
Absent
6.5-7
SiO2

Hercynite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Hercynite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite Vs Chalcedony during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is whereas that of Chalcedony is .