Sanidine and Scolecite Physical Properties

Sanidine

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

2.54-2.612.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Sanidine and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sanidine and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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