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Flint and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Flint Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Flint and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Flint 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 Flint and Charoite chemical formula.

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Flint and Charoite Specific Gravity

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

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