Carletonite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.453.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnCO₃

Carletonite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Carletonite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.