Garnet Malaia and Charlesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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1.79
  
Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on {10bar10}
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
Garnet Malaia and Charlesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia and Charlesite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Garnet Malaia and Charlesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Malaia and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Malaia and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Malaia is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.