Carletonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Carletonite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Carletonite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.