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Wardite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO2  

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Wardite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Wardite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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