Scolecite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
1.05-1.10
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
[C,H,O]
Scolecite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Scolecite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.