Scolecite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scolecite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scolecite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.