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Sapphirine and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Sapphirine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SiO2   

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Sapphirine and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Sapphirine and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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

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