Scolecite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Scolecite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.233.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scolecite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Scolecite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.