Charoite specimen

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Charoite

Silicates

Specimen Details

  • Hardness (Mohs): 5–6
  • Chemical Formula: K(Ca,Na)2Si4O10(OH,F)·H2O
  • Crystal System: Monoclinic
  • Size: Specimen size varies; record the piece, not the species

Charoite is a rare purple potassium calcium silicate, known from the Murun massif in Siberia. The swirling pattern is the mineral itself, not dye. It is used as cabochons and carvings.

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