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Carnelian and Hibschite 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
2.58-2.643.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carnelian and Hibschite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carnelian and Hibschite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.