Rhodolite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Scolecite

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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

3.842.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Rhodolite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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