Charlesite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Charlesite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.3 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.5 Durability

Not Available

1.6 Specific Gravity

1.792.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.8 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Fibrous

1.9 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

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1.10 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.11 Chemical Composition

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

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Charlesite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Charlesite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.