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Hardystonite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443   
3.31   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Hardystonite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Hardystonite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

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

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