Carletonite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Pietersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.45Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Carletonite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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

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Carletonite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.