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Charlesite and Witherite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.794.27-4.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}
{010} Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.53-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.