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Chlorite group and Carnelian Physical Properties

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
2.6-3.3
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Lamellar
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect 001
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Chlorite group and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Carnelian chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Chlorite group and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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