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Carnelian
Carnelian

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Carnelian and Blue quartz 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
2.58-2.64Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Carnelian and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
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Carnelian and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Blue quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Blue quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is Not Available whereas that of Blue quartz is Not Available.