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Charoite
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Charoite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

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
2.54-2.782.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62
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
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Charoite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite 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
  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Charoite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.