Riebeckite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
SiO2
  
Riebeckite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Chalcedony chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Riebeckite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.