Charlesite and Agate Physical Properties

Charlesite

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.60-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Charlesite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂

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Charlesite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.