Uvite and Carletonite Physical Properties

Uvite

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

2.97-3.142.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Carletonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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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Uvite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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