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Anatase and Pectolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anatase and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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