Analcime and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Analcime

Schorlomite

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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

2.24-2.293.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Very poor [100]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Analcime and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime and Schorlomite 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 Analcime and Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Analcime and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.