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Spinel and Scolecite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.662.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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