Charlesite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Riebeckite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.0-6.0

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 Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.