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Schorlomite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
3.63-3.79   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Schorlomite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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