Carnelian and Epidote Physical Properties

Carnelian

Epidote

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

3.25-3.50

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{001} perfect and {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Epidote Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carnelian and Epidote Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.