Carnelian and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Seraphinite

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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

2.58-2.642.60-3.02

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carnelian and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Carnelian and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.