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Amber and Scolecite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.20-2.23
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-5.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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