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Charlesite

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Charlesite and Biotite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.792.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Even

Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-3.0
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Charlesite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Charlesite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.