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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Scolecite
Scolecite



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Zinnwaldite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.12.20-2.23
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.05-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Scolecite chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

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