Hessonite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73
  
3.77-3.93
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
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Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Hessonite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Schorlomite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hessonite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.