Hexagonite and Carletonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.45
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hexagonite and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hexagonite and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.