Tsavorite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Tsavorite

Chalcedony

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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

3.55-3.732.55-2.70

1 7.18

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

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Tsavorite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Tsavorite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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