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Carnelian and Coral Physical Properties


Coral and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.60-2.70   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Carnelian and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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