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Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite

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Chlorastrolite and Scorzalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.1-3.53.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Granular
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorastrolite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite and Scorzalite 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 Chlorastrolite and Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chlorastrolite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.