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Charlesite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Charlesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Charlesite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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