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Clinohedrite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.3352.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.4 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.5 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.6 Mohs Hardness
5.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.7 Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinohedrite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Carletonite 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 Clinohedrite and Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clinohedrite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.