Scapolite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Scapolite

Charlesite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.58-2.741.79

1 7.18

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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery

Irregular/uneven

Cleavage

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

Perfect on {10bar10}

Mohs Hardness

5.5-62.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Scapolite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scapolite 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 Scapolite and Charlesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Scapolite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

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