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Blue quartz and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

-99994.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SiO2 with dumortierite
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue quartz and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Blue quartz and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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