Charoite and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
3.396-3.443
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good in three directions
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Charoite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charoite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Charoite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.