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Carnelian and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.00-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaF2

Carnelian and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Carnelian and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.