Calcite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

34-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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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Calcite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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