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Charlesite
Charlesite

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Charlesite and Star Ruby Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.793.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Charlesite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.