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Dumortierite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7-8.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Dumortierite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Dumortierite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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