Carletonite and Thomsonite Physical Properties

Carletonite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carletonite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.