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Chrysoberyl and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
8.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chrysoberyl and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Chrysoberyl and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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