Vishnevite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

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

Not Available2.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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