Scolecite and Zincite Physical Properties

Scolecite

Zincite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.20-2.235.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Scolecite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Scolecite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.