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Prase and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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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
2.64-2.692.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Prase and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Prase and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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