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Schorlomite and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.932.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Schorlomite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Quartz 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 Quartz 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 Quartz- SiO2

Schorlomite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.