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Hercynite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.39
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

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 and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.