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Carnelian and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.643.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Carnelian and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Carnelian and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.