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Zinnwaldite and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
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)

Zinnwaldite and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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)

Zinnwaldite and Carletonite Specific Gravity

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