Clinothulite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Clinothulite

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Clinothulite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite and Charlesite 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 Clinothulite and Charlesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Clinothulite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinothulite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinothulite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinothulite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.