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Adamite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Adamite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Scolecite 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 Adamite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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