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Schorlomite
Schorlomite

Anhydrite
Anhydrite



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Schorlomite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.90-2.98
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.