Charlesite and Marialite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Charlesite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Charlesite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.