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Carletonite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Carletonite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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

Carletonite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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