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Marble and Carletonite Physical Properties


Carletonite and Marble Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.45   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
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4-4.5   

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

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Marble and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Carletonite chemical formula.

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Marble and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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

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