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Crocoite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.90-6.10  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Crocoite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crocoite 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 Crocoite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Crocoite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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