Chiastolite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
3.77-3.93
Fracture
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Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
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None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chiastolite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chiastolite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.