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Gahnospinel and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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