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Charlesite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
SiO2

Charlesite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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

Charlesite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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

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