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Charlesite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
KAlSi3O8

Charlesite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Charlesite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.