Home
×

Pearl
Pearl

Carletonite
Carletonite



ADD
Compare
X
Pearl
X
Carletonite

Pearl and Carletonite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pearl and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Carletonite chemical formula.

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

Pearl and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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