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Schorlomite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.932.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Schorlomite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Schorlomite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.