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Hessonite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Schorlomite and Hessonite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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