Imperial Topaz and Scolecite Physical Properties

Imperial Topaz

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.49-3.572.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Imperial Topaz and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

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Imperial Topaz and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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