Scolecite and Periclase Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.7-3.9
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5-6
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)
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.