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Uvite and Scolecite Physical Properties

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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
2.97-3.14
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Uvite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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