Charlesite and Rutile Physical Properties

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.794.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Charlesite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.