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Scolecite
Scolecite

Zinnwaldite
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Scolecite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.20-2.23
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
5-5.5
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Elastic
-
-
2.9-3.1
Uneven
Perfect basal {001}
3.5-4.0
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Scolecite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite Vs Zinnwaldite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is whereas that of Zinnwaldite is .