Scolecite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.00-3.25
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
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
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
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.