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Scolecite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
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1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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