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Hessonite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
SiO2  

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Hessonite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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