Scorzalite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

Strontianite

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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

3.313.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scorzalite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Scorzalite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.