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Charlesite and Nepouite Physical Properties


Nepouite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.18-3.24   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
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Charlesite and Nepouite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Nepouite 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 Nepouite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Nepouite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Nepouite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Nepouite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.18-3.24 whereas that of Nepouite is 3.18-3.24.

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