Carletonite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Hexagonite

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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

2.452.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Carletonite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carletonite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.