Ivory and Carnelian Physical Properties

Ivory

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.70-2.002.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Ivory and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Ivory and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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