Parisite and Carnelian Physical Properties

Parisite

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33-4.422.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Parisite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Parisite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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