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Thulite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1  
2.54-2.78  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  
Good in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Thulite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Charoite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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

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