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Charoite
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Charoite and Annabergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Charoite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Annabergite 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 Charoite and Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Charoite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.