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Charoite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Nuummite and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78   
3.18-3.37   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good in three directions   
Perfect on 210   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

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 Nuummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Nuummite 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 Nuummite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Nuummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Nuummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Nuummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 3.18-3.37 whereas that of Nuummite is 3.18-3.37.

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