Powellite and Scolecite Physical Properties

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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

4.232.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Powellite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Powellite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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