Scolecite and Muscovite Physical Properties

Scolecite

Muscovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.232.78-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Micaceous, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scolecite and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Scolecite and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.