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Williamsite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
SiO2  

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Williamsite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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