Schorlomite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Schorlomite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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

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Schorlomite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.