Charoite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Charoite

Leucophanite

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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

2.54-2.78Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good in three directions

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Charoite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite 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

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Charoite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.