Calcite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Calcite

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

2.67-2.73

2.20-2.23

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

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Calcite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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