Grossular and Scolecite Physical Properties

Grossular

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

3.55-3.732.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Grossular and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Grossular and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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