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Lepidocrocite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4   
2.58-2.64   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SiO2   

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Lepidocrocite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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

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