Scolecite and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
  
2.45-3.15
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Scolecite and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.