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Legrandite

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Legrandite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.98-4.042.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Legrandite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Legrandite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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