Polyhalite and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78
  
3.77-3.93
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Polyhalite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Schorlomite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Polyhalite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.