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Amethyst and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amethyst and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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