Verdite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Verdite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Verdite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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