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Rhodolite and Carletonite Physical Properties

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
3.84
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhodolite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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