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Goldstone and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
None   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Au   
SiO2   

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Goldstone and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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

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