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Sulphur and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SiO2

Sulphur and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Sulphur and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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