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Sard and Carnelian Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.632.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Sard and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Sard and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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