Carletonite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Shattuckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.453.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

perfect along [010] and [100]

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)

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carletonite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carletonite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.