Carletonite and Quartz Physical Properties

Carletonite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO₂

Carletonite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.