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Hercynite 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
4.39
3.31
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hercynite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Scorzalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hercynite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

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