Charlesite and Albite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Albite

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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

1.792.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Charlesite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.