Schorlomite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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

3.77-3.932.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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