Sapphire and Scolecite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
2.20-2.23
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sapphire and Scolecite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Scolecite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sapphire and Scolecite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.
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