Gaspite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Gaspite

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.211.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Gaspite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite 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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Gaspite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

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