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Schorlomite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3

Schorlomite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Schorlomite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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