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Schorlomite and Spessartine Physical Properties


Spessartine and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
4.12-4.18   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
{???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Schorlomite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.

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