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Carnelian and Feldspar 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
2.58-2.642.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Carnelian and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
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Carnelian and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.