Scorodite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available1.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Scorodite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite 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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Scorodite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

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