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Poldervaartite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.912.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available6.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
SiO2

Poldervaartite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Poldervaartite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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