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Zinnwaldite and Charoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.12.54-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.05-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Charoite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Zinnwaldite and Charoite Specific Gravity

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