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Lawsonite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.092.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Lawsonite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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