Ammolite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Ammolite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Ammolite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Carnelian 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 Ammolite and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Ammolite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.