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Charlesite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Charlesite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Charlesite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.