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Spodumene and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Spodumene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spodumene and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Scolecite chemical formula.

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Spodumene and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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

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