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Charlesite

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Charlesite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.792.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

2.52-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Charlesite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Charlesite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.