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Beudantite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Beudantite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.48  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
distinct; good on {0001}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Beudantite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beudantite 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 Beudantite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Beudantite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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