Carletonite and Hematite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.455.00-5.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Carletonite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Hematite 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 Hematite 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 Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Carletonite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.