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Schorlomite and Holmquistite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.932.95-3.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
{210} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Schorlomite and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Schorlomite and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.