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Charlesite

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Charlesite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.793.00-3.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

2.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
CaF2

Charlesite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Charlesite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.