Schorlomite and Afghanite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Afghanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.55-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Schorlomite and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Afghanite 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 Schorlomite and Afghanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Schorlomite and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.