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Feldspar and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
two or three  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Feldspar and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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