Schorlomite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite 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 Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.