Thomsonite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Thomsonite

Carletonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.25-2.402.45

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Cleavage

perfect on {010}; good on {100}

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54-4.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Thomsonite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite and Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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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Thomsonite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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