Carletonite and Brucite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45
2.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Carletonite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carletonite and Brucite 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 Brucite 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 Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Carletonite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.