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Charlesite and Boracite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.95-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.