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Scolecite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.20-2.23
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
5-5.5
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
-
-
-
3.63-3.79
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Good
3.5
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Scolecite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

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