Tortoiseshell and Carnelian Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Carnelian

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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

1.25-1.352.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO₂

Tortoiseshell and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Carnelian chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Tortoiseshell and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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