Hematite and Pectolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
2.74-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hematite and Pectolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Pectolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hematite and Pectolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.