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Carnelian and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Rossmanite 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   
3   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Carnelian and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.

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