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Herderite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.022.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Indistinct on {110}
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

5-5.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Herderite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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