Schorlomite and Willemite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Willemite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.933.89-4.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Schorlomite and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Willemite 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 Willemite 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 Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.