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Sugilite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {0001}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sugilite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sugilite- KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sugilite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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