Charlesite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties

Charlesite

Tortoiseshell

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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

1.791.25-1.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5Not Available

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 Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.