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Glass and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
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Absent   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Glass and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Glass and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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

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