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Carletonite and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.452.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carletonite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite 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 Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Carletonite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.