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Feldspar and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Feldspar and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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