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Bustamite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bustamite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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