Carnelian and Analcime Physical Properties

Carnelian

Analcime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

2.24-2.29

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnelian and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.