Pezzotaite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Pezzotaite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Pezzotaite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Pezzotaite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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