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Carletonite and Copper Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.45Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.52.5
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)
Cu

Carletonite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu

Carletonite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.