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Charlesite and Selenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.79-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.52
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
CaSO4·2H2O

Charlesite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Selenite- CaSO4·2H2O

Charlesite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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