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Demantoid Garnet
Demantoid Garnet

Pectolite
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Demantoid Garnet and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

-99992.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Imperfect
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

-99994.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Demantoid Garnet and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid Garnet 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 Demantoid Garnet and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid Garnet- Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Demantoid Garnet and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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