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Scorodite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.1-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorodite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite and Chlorastrolite 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 Scorodite and Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorodite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.