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Carnelian

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Carnelian and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.63-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Carnelian and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Carnelian and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.