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Shigaite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Shigaite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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