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Faustite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.74-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Faustite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Faustite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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