Thulite and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.1
2.45
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Thulite and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Thulite and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.