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Austinite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Austinite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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