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Amazonite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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

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