Charlesite and Marialite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.79
2.50
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
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)
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.