Radiolarite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Radiolarite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Radiolarite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Radiolarite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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