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Coral and Pectolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.702.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Irregular
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

None
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Coral and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Coral and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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