Clinozoisite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.382.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Clinozoisite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Clinozoisite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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