Schorlomite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorlomite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.