Carletonite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45

2.08-2.16

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.5

4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carletonite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite 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 Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Carletonite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.