Schorlomite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Schorlomite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Schorlomite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.