Charlesite and Barite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Barite

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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

1.794.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaSO4

Charlesite and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Charlesite and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.