Prismatine and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Prismatine

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.342.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Prismatine and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Prismatine and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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