Carnelian and Stolzite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Carnelian and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.