Schorlomite and Austinite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Austinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.934.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Schorlomite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Austinite 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 Austinite 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 Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

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Schorlomite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.