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Scolecite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.233.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Not Available

Scolecite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.