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Glass and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Glass and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Glass and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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