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Scolecite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23   
Not Available   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Scolecite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.

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