Carnelian and Violane Physical Properties

Carnelian

Violane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

3.22-3.40

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carnelian and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Carnelian and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.