Carletonite and Dumortierite quartz Physical Properties

Carletonite

Dumortierite quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Carletonite and Dumortierite quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Dumortierite quartz 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 quartz chemical formula.

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

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Carletonite and Dumortierite quartz Specific Gravity

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