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Carletonite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Carletonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45   
3.43-3.44   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   
None Observed   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Carletonite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

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Carletonite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.

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