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Glass and Schorl Physical Properties

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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
2.39-4.00
3.18-3.22
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
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Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glass and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Schorl 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 Glass and Schorl chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glass and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.