| | Home > GemStones > Charoite > General > Facts | Charoite Properties Chemical Composition | It is a form of rock having silicate of potassium, calcium and sodium. The chemical formula is (Ca,K,Na)3Si4O10(OH,F)H2O . | Colours | White, lavender, lilac, violet and purple. | Hardness | Between 5-6 Mohs. | Refractive Index | 1.50 - 1.59. | Specific Gravity | Approximately 2.5 - 2.8. | Luster | Vitreous to pearly. | Solid State | Translucent. | Crystal System | Monoclinic crystal system. | Cleavage | None | Heat Sensitive | Yes | Fractures | Conchoidal. | Enhancement | It is not enhanced. | Source | Only one country – Russia. | Precautions | Excessive heat, large temperature changes and cleaning through steam and ultrasonic cleaner must be strictly avoided. Also to be protected from harsh chemicals. |
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