Carletonite and Albite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.452.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carletonite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Albite 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 Carletonite and Albite chemical formula.

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

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Carletonite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.