Ivory and Carletonite Physical Properties

Ivory and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Carletonite chemical formula.

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

Ivory and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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