Sulfur and Carnelian Physical Properties

Sulfur

Carnelian

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Sulfur and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Sulfur and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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