Schorlomite and Alabaster Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
2.30
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
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Cleavage
None
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Schorlomite and Alabaster Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster 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 Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Schorlomite and Alabaster Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.