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Scolecite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.23-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Scolecite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Scolecite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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