Charlesite

Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 3.0

Charlesite

Ca₆Al₂(SO₄)₂B(OH)₄(OH,O)₁₂·26H₂O

Sulfate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₆Al₂(SO₄)₂B(OH)₄(OH,O)₁₂·26H₂O
Group
Sulfates
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Luster
Streak
White
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
7.DG.15
Dana classification
32.4.4.1
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Chrl
Locality
🇺🇸 Franklin
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after Charles Palache

Source: Wikidata

For sale on the marketplace

View all →
No offers for Charlesite at the moment. Browse the marketplace →

Related minerals

We use cookies to make the site work and — with your consent — to improve it. Read more in our privacy policy.