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Charoite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
3.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Charoite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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