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Sapphirine and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.40-3.58
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sapphirine and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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