Schorlomite and Austinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
4.12
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
None
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
4-4.5
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)
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.