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Scolecite and Zircon Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrSiO4

Scolecite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Scolecite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scolecite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scolecite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scolecite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.