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Cymophane and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Cymophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cymophane and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Cymophane and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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