Bort and Carnelian Physical Properties

Bort

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Bort and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Bort and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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