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Scolecite and Diaspore Physical Properties


Diaspore and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Very brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23   
3.30-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Scolecite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.

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