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Charlesite and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Charlesite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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