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Charlesite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Charlesite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.

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