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Edenite and Pectolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.05-3.372.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Good on (110)
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Edenite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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