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Carletonite and Spinel Physical Properties


Spinel and Carletonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45   
3.64-3.66   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
MgAl2O4   

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Carletonite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Carletonite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.

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