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Carnelian and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnelian and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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