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Hiddenite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hiddenite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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

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