Garnet and Pectolite Physical Properties

Garnet

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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