Agate and Carletonite Physical Properties

Agate

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.45

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

4-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agate and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Carletonite 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 Agate and Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Agate and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.