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Tugtupite and Charoite Physical Properties


Charoite and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60   
2.54-2.78   

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

Cleavage
{111} Imperfect   
Good in three directions   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael 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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Tugtupite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Charoite chemical formula.

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Tugtupite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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

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