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Emerald and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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