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Carnelian and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnelian and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnelian and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.