Carletonite and Hematite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.45
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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)
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.