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Clinohedrite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.335   
2.54-2.78   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Clinohedrite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite and Charoite 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 Clinohedrite and Charoite chemical formula.

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Clinohedrite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinohedrite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinohedrite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinohedrite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.

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