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Scorodite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Scorodite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite and Scolecite 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 Scorodite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

Scorodite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.