Sulfur and Scolecite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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