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Charoite
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Charoite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.54-2.786.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good in three directions
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

5-63
2 10
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Chemical Composition

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Charoite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Charoite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charoite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charoite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charoite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.