Scolecite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Scolecite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Scolecite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Scolecite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.