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Painite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.032.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Painite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Painite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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