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Augelite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Augelite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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