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Scolecite and Lazurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scolecite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scolecite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.