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Eudialyte and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eudialyte and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Eudialyte and Charoite Specific Gravity

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