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Zinnwaldite and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO2

Zinnwaldite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Carnelian chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Zinnwaldite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

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