Scolecite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Scolecite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.