Scolecite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Scolecite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.23Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Scolecite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Scolecite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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