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Carnelian
Carnelian

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Carnelian and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.645.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Not Available

Carnelian and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
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Carnelian and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.