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Rossmanite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
None   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO2   

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Rossmanite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Rossmanite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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