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Magnetite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.21.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {10bar10}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Magnetite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Charlesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Magnetite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

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