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Alunite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Alunite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Alunite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite 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 Alunite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Alunite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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