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Scolecite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Tough

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.232.78-2.85
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Perfect basal (001)

Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-2.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Scolecite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phlogopite- KMg3(Si3Al)O10(F,OH)2

Scolecite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.