Schorlomite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Phosphophyllite

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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

3.77-3.933.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.