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Charoite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Dilute acid

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.782.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in three directions
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite 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 Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.