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Carnelian and Faustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnelian and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carnelian and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.