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Zinnwaldite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
2.55-2.70   

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

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Zinnwaldite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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