Paraiba and Charoite Physical Properties

Paraiba

Charoite

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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

3.04-3.132.54-2.78

1 7.18

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

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Charoite chemical formula.

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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Paraiba and Charoite Specific Gravity

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