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Erythrite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Erythrite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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