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Carnelian and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Carnelian and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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