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Clinohedrite
Clinohedrite

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Clinohedrite 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
3.28-3.3352.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Clinohedrite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Clinohedrite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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