Carnelian and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

3.71

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

6.5-7

4.5-5

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

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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.