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Schorlomite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Schorlomite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Corundum 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 Corundum 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 Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Schorlomite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.