Riebeckite and Charlesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
  
1.79
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
Riebeckite and Charlesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Charlesite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Riebeckite and Charlesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.