Dallasite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Dallasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dallasite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Dallasite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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