Scolecite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.232.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Scolecite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Scolecite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.