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Tektite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
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
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SiO2   

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Tektite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Tektite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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