Charlesite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
Not Available
  
Charlesite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charlesite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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 Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.