Pearl and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
none
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
SiO2
  
Pearl and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Chalcedony chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Pearl and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pearl and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pearl and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pearl is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.