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Charlesite
Charlesite

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Charlesite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.793.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

2.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Charlesite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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

Charlesite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.