Parisite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Parisite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33-4.422.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Parisite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Parisite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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