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Helenite and Charoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Helenite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Charoite chemical formula.

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

Helenite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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