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Emerald and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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