Marialite and Scolecite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50
2.20-2.23
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Marialite and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Marialite and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.