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Scorzalite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.313.396-3.443
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.