Rhodolite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.45

1 7.18

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

7-7.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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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.