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Poldervaartite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.91
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Poldervaartite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Poldervaartite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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