Anthophyllite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.52.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Anthophyllite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anthophyllite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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