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Sonolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
2.55-2.70   

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

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Sonolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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