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Sarcopside and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

45-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sarcopside and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

Sarcopside and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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