Scolecite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scolecite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Scolecite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.