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Sulphur and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
2.55-2.70   

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

Cleavage
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Absent   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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