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Scolecite and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Scolecite and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Scolecite and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.