Sardonyx and Scolecite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

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

2.55-2.702.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sardonyx and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

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Sardonyx and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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