Heliodor and Pectolite Physical Properties

Heliodor

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Heliodor and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Heliodor and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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