Chiastolite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

SiO₂

Chiastolite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite and Carnelian 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 Chiastolite and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Chiastolite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.