Carletonite and Milarite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.45
2.52-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carletonite and Milarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carletonite and Milarite 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 Milarite 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 Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Carletonite and Milarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.