Scolecite and Brucite Physical Properties

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.3 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.5 Durability

Not Available

1.6 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.232.39

1 7.18

1.10 Fracture

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

Irregular

1.11 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Perfect on {0001}

1.12 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5

2 10

2.5 Chemical Composition

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

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scolecite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Scolecite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.