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Scolecite
Scolecite

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Scolecite and Pearl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.232.60-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
none

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO3

Scolecite and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pearl- CaCO3

Scolecite and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.