Schultenite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Schultenite

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

5.943-6.072.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Schultenite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Schultenite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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