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Allanite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
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Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
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4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
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Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Allanite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Pectolite 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 Allanite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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