mineral
Chalcedony
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, waxy luster, and cryptocrystalline structure with variable colors including blue, gray, and white.
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Physical properties
Hardness of 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, waxy luster, and cryptocrystalline structure with variable colors including blue, gray, and white.
Formation & geological history
Forms in low-temperature hydrothermal environments, often filling cavities in volcanic and sedimentary rocks.
Uses & applications
Used extensively for ornamental carvings, gemstones, and lapidary art.
Geological facts
Chalcedony is a microfibrous variety of quartz that includes famous sub-varieties like agate and jasper.
Field identification & locations
Identified by its waxy luster and conchoidal fracture, commonly found worldwide in volcanic rock cavities.
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