×

Charoite
Charoite

Heliotrope
Heliotrope



ADD
Compare
X
Charoite
X
Heliotrope

Charoite and Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.782.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
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
Not Available

Charoite and Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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
  • >

Charoite and Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 2.61 whereas that of Heliotrope is 2.61.