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Charlesite and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.793.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.