Carnelian and Thulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.1
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Carnelian and Thulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Carnelian and Thulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.