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Parisite and Scapolite Physical Properties


Scapolite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42  
2.58-2.74  

Fracture
-  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Parisite and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite and Scapolite 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 Parisite and Scapolite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Parisite and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Parisite and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Parisite is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.

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