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Proustite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.64
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Proustite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Proustite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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