Charoite and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Charoite and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Charoite and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Charoite and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.