Carnelian and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
SiO2
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Carnelian and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Carnelian and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.