Carletonite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
7-8.5
Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Carletonite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carletonite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Carletonite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.