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Scolecite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.232.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Scolecite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Scolecite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.