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Scolecite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Scolecite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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