Charlesite and Pietersite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Pietersite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.79Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Charlesite and Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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

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Charlesite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.