Charlesite and Hematite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.79
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Charlesite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charlesite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Charlesite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.