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Scorzalite and Carnelian Physical Properties


Carnelian and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31   
2.58-2.64   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
SiO2   

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Scorzalite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Carnelian chemical formula.

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Scorzalite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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

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