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Amber and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.20-2.23   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
5-5.5   

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

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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.

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.

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