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Scolecite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scolecite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Scolecite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.