Willemite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

Willemite

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.89-4.183.77-3.93

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Willemite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite and Schorlomite 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 Willemite and Schorlomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Willemite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.