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Charlesite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.791.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.