Scolecite and Albite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scolecite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Albite 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 Scolecite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Scolecite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.