Charlesite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Amblygonite

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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

1.79

2.98-3.10

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Charlesite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.