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Hardystonite
Hardystonite

Schorlomite
Schorlomite



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Hardystonite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.4433.77-3.93
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hardystonite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hardystonite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

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