Pietersite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Pietersite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Carletonite chemical formula.

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

Pietersite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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