×

Scolecite
Scolecite

Amazonite
Amazonite



ADD
Compare
X
Scolecite
X
Amazonite

Scolecite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.232.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi3O8

Scolecite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Scolecite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.