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Carnelian and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.71
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Carnelian and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Carnelian and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.