Chondrodite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.20-2.23
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chondrodite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chondrodite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.