Charlesite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Charlesite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Charlesite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.