Scolecite and Microcline Physical Properties

Scolecite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.232.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scolecite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Scolecite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.