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Carnelian and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.