Schorlomite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Schorlomite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Schorlomite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Schorlomite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.