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Beudantite
Beudantite

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Beudantite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

4.482.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

distinct; good on {0001}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beudantite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Beudantite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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