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Torbanite

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Torbanite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
-9999
-
None
-9999
-
 
Brittle
Soluble
-
2.20-2.23
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
5-5.5
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Torbanite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Torbanite 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 Torbanite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

Torbanite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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