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Quartz and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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