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Charlesite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Charlesite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Achroite 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 Charlesite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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