Vesuvianite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Charlesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
• Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Vesuvianite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

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