Charlesite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Charlesite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Charlesite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.