Axinite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Axinite

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

3.26-3.362.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Good on {100}

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Axinite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Axinite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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