Baryte and Scolecite Physical Properties

Baryte

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-5

2.20-2.23

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.5

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Baryte and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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