Goldstone and Charoite Physical Properties

Goldstone

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.80

2.54-2.78

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Goldstone and Charoite Specific Gravity

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