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Quartz and Scolecite Physical Properties

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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
2.65
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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