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Scolecite
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Scolecite and Wulfenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.20-2.236.50-7.00
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Irregular, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

5-5.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scolecite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Scolecite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.