Charlesite and Adamite Physical Properties

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.794.32-4.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

{101}, good; {010}, poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Charlesite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Adamite 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 Adamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

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Charlesite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.