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Scolecite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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Scolecite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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