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Sogdianite and Charoite Physical Properties

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
2.77-2.90
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sogdianite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sogdianite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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