Anorthite and Pectolite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77
2.74-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Anorthite and Pectolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Pectolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Anorthite and Pectolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.