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Carnelian and Phosgenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.646.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carnelian and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.