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Anyolite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ruby Zoisite: (Ca,Na)(Al,Mg,Fe)3Al6(BO3)3Si6O18(OH)4  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Anyolite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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