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Scolecite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23  
2  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbWO4  

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Scolecite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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