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Scolecite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scolecite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scolecite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.