Scolecite and Periclase Physical Properties

Scolecite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.233.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scolecite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Scolecite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.