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Scolecite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Scolecite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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