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Topaz and Scolecite Physical Properties

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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
3.49-3.572.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
85-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Topaz and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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