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Scolecite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Scolecite Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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