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Carnelian and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64  
2.55-2.57  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
KAlSi3O8  

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Carnelian and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Amazonite 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 Carnelian and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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