Carletonite and Leucite Physical Properties

Carletonite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Leucite 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 Leucite 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 Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carletonite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.