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Carnelian and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Absent   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Carnelian and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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