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Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl

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Mother of Pearl 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
2.65-2.872.58-2.64
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
2.5-4.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SiO2

Mother of Pearl and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Carnelian chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Mother of Pearl and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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