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Bikolite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
2.58-2.64   

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

Cleavage
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Absent   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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SiO2   

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Bikolite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite 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 Bikolite and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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

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