Scolecite and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Scolecite

Orthoclase

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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

2.20-2.232.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scolecite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Scolecite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.