Carletonite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Carletonite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carletonite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.