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Carletonite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell and Carletonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.45   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
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Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Carletonite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Carletonite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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