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Carletonite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.453.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-4.58
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)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Carletonite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Topaz 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 Topaz 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 Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Carletonite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.