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Carnelian
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Carnelian and Calcite Satin Spar 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
2.58-2.642.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.