Carnelian and Andalusite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Andalusite

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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

3.05-3.21

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Good on {110}, poor on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Andalusite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnelian and Andalusite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.