Chlorastrolite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Chlorastrolite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Pectolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorastrolite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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