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Chlorite group and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Lamellar  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect 001  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chlorite group and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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