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Scolecite and Manganaxinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.314
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.