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Scolecite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.233.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
None

Mohs Hardness

5-5.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scolecite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scolecite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.