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Carnelian and Anglesite Physical Properties

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
2.58-2.646.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.