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Bertrandite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bertrandite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Bertrandite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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