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Charoite and Danburite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.782.97-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in three directions
{001} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5-67
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
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Danburite 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 Danburite 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 Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.