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Carletonite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.452.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.52.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carletonite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Carletonite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.