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Scorzalite and Williamsite 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
3.312.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-64
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorzalite and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.