Hibschite and Carnelian Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
SiO2
  
Hibschite and Carnelian Chemical Formula
While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Carnelian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
Hibschite and Carnelian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hibschite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hibschite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hibschite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.