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Chaorite is actually a rock with a mix of different mineral. Technically only the purple part is the mineral charoite. It's often mixed with orange tinaksite and black aegirine.

Care

Charoite is relatively tough, but avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaning as it may damage the gemstone

Transparency

Semitranslucent - Opaque

Luster

Vitreous, Waxy

Charoite

Charoite

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Locales

Russia, China, Zambia

Hardness

5-6
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Treatment

Usually not treated

Interesting Fact

Charoite with an intricate pattern, vibrant purple colour without orange tint, and minimal colourless and black spots is considered high quality.
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Chemical Formula

K(Ca,Na)‍2Si‍4O‍10(OH,F)•H‍2O

Composition

hydrated potassium calcium sodium hydroxide fluoride

Colours

Purple