Carnelian and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Carnelian

Sarcopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.643.79-3.94

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Lamellar, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Carnelian and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.