Carnelian and Nepouite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Nepouite

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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

2.58-2.643.18-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Absent

perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Carnelian and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.