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Scolecite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Scolecite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Scolecite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.