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Charlesite

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Charlesite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.793.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
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Charlesite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
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Charlesite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.