Magnetite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Magnetite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.2

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

None

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Magnetite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Magnetite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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