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Kutnohorite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.12   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Kutnohorite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Kutnohorite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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