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Ammolite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

no true cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ammolite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ammolite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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