Scolecite and Simpsonite 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
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
None
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scolecite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scolecite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.