Charlesite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Charlesite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Charlesite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.