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Carletonite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.453.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carletonite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carletonite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.