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Sugilite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Sugilite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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