Parisite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Parisite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33-4.422.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Parisite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Parisite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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