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Prasiolite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
3,1
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Prasiolite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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