Friedelite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Friedelite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.192.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Friedelite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Friedelite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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