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Carnelian and Grossular 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
2.58-2.643.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carnelian and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.