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Scolecite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Scolecite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.

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