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Milky quartz
Milky quartz

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Milky quartz and Carnelian Physical Properties

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
Not Available2.58-2.64
Amber
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
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2

Milky quartz and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz and Carnelian chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Milky quartz and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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