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Arfvedsonite
Arfvedsonite

Pectolite
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Arfvedsonite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.3-3.52.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on [110]
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Arfvedsonite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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