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Scorodite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.45
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scorodite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Carletonite chemical formula.

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

Scorodite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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