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Stolzite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2   
2.54-2.78   

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

Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Stolzite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Charoite chemical formula.

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Stolzite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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

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