Schorlomite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Sapphirine

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Red Gemstones

Schorlomite Vs Tourmaline

Schorlomite Vs Topaz

Schorlomite Vs Tortoiseshell

Schorlomite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.