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Amber and Pectolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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