Quartz and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.45
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
4-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.