Carletonite and Diamond Physical Properties

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45

3.50-3.53

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Carletonite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Diamond 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 Diamond 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 Diamond- C

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Carletonite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.