Carletonite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Carletonite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Carletonite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.