Scolecite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Scolecite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.233.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Scolecite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Scolecite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.