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Glaucophane and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.152.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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