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Agate and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Agate and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Scolecite chemical formula.

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Agate and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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

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