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Piemontite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Piemontite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.55-2.70   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Piemontite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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