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Charlesite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.792.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Charlesite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Charlesite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.