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Scolecite

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Scolecite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.23-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
None

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Scolecite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Scolecite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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