Uvite and Charoite Physical Properties

Uvite

Charoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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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Uvite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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