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Charoite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Charoite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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
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Charoite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.