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Scolecite and Violane Physical Properties


Violane and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Scolecite and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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