Peridot and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.45
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Peridot and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Peridot and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Peridot and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Peridot and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Peridot is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.