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Romanchite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.70-4.74
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
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
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Romanchite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Romanchite 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 Romanchite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

Romanchite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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