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Bort and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.79  

Fracture
-  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {10bar10}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  

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Bort and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort and Charlesite 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 Bort and Charlesite chemical formula.

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Bort and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bort and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bort and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bort is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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