Carnelian and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Carnelian

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Carnelian and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.