Schorlomite and Marialite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.50

1 7.18

1.12 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.13 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.14 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5-6

2 10

1.21 Chemical Composition

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

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Schorlomite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Marialite 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 Marialite 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 Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Schorlomite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.