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Annabergite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Annabergite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Annabergite 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 Annabergite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Annabergite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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