Carnelian and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Carnelian

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

2.51-2.63

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnelian and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Carnelian and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.