Charlesite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.74-2.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Charlesite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Charlesite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.