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Emerald and Pectolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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