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Chambersite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chambersite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Chambersite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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