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Carnelian and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.93-4.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
ZrSiO4

Carnelian and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Carnelian and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.