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Charoite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite 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 Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charoite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.