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Carnelian and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
5.9   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Absent   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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