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Carnelian and Montebrasite 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
2.58-2.642.98-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Carnelian and Montebrasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Carnelian and Montebrasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Montebrasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Montebrasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Montebrasite is 2.98-3.10.