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Painite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Painite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03   
2.54-2.78   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Painite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Charoite chemical formula.

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Painite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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

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