Charlesite and Titanite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Titanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.793.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Charlesite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Titanite 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 Titanite 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 Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.