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Scorzalite 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
3.313.1-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scorzalite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

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