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Humite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Humite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Humite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Humite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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