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Carnelian and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.28-3.44
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.0-6.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
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Carnelian and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.