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Mottramite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Schorlomite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.77-3.93   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None observed   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Mottramite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Schorlomite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

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

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