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Charoite and Garnet Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.783.55-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7.5
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
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Charoite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Garnet 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 Garnet 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 Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Charoite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.