Scolecite

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:2V_angle 50° to 56°
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:Heulandite
gptkb:Mesolite
gptkb:Natrolite
gptkb:Stilbite
Apophyllite
gptkbp:birefringence 0.013–0.015
gptkbp:category Zeolite group
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaAl2Si3O10·3H2O
gptkbp:cleavage Perfect on [100]
gptkbp:color gptkb:fish
Colorless
Green
Pink
Red
White
Yellow
gptkbp:crystalSystem Monoclinic
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1813
gptkbp:event Hydrothermal veins
Basalt cavities
Vesicular volcanic rocks
gptkbp:fracture Uneven
gptkbp:habit Massive
Fibrous
Acicular
Columnar
Radiating aggregates
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5 to 5.5
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gptkbp:IMA_symbol gptkb:Sco
gptkbp:luster Vitreous
Silky
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek word 'skolex' (worm)
gptkbp:opticalProperties Biaxial (+)
gptkbp:radioactive Non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex nα = 1.507–1.512
nβ = 1.518–1.521
nγ = 1.520–1.527
gptkbp:solubility Soluble in HCl
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.16–2.40
gptkbp:streak White
gptkbp:symmetry C2/m
gptkbp:tenacity Brittle
gptkbp:transparency Translucent
Transparent
gptkbp:uses Decorative stone
Collector's mineral
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tectosilicates
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7