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Carnelian and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite 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   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Not Available   

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Carnelian and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Carnelian and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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

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