Carletonite and Hayne Physical Properties

Carletonite

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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

2.452.40-2.50

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

4-4.55.5-6

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 Hayne Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Hayne 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 Hayne 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 Hayne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Hayne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Hayne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.40-2.50 whereas that of Hayne is 2.40-2.50.