Charlesite and Ammolite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Ammolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.75-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Granular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

no true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Charlesite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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

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Charlesite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.