Charlesite and Uvite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Uvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.97-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

{1011} Indistinct

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)

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Charlesite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Charlesite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.