Carnelian and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carnelian and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnelian and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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