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Eudialyte and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
H₂SO₄  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Eudialyte and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Eudialyte and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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