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Barite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Barite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Barite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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