Sapphire and Carletonite Physical Properties

Sapphire

Carletonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.032.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

94-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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

Sapphire and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al ₂ O ₃
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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Sapphire and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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