Charlesite and Boleite Physical Properties

Charlesite

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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

1.795.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

[001] perfect

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)

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Charlesite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Charlesite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.