Gaspeite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.712.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

SiO₂

Gaspeite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Gaspeite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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