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Carnelian

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Carnelian and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.8 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.9 Cleavage
Absent
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.10 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
2.5 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Carnelian and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.