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Carletonite and Rhyolite Physical Properties

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
2.45
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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
4-4.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Carletonite and Rhyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Carletonite and Rhyolite Specific Gravity

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