Microcline and Scolecite Physical Properties

Microcline

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

2.55-2.632.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Microcline and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Microcline and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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