Carnelian and Shortite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.61
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
{010} Distinct
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnelian and Shortite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian and Shortite 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 Shortite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Shortite- Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carnelian and Shortite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Shortite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Shortite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.61 whereas that of Shortite is 2.61.