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Scolecite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.28-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.0-6.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.