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Iddingsite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
SiO2   

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Iddingsite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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

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