Fuchsite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Fuchsite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Pectolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fuchsite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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