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Hurlbutite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Hurlbutite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Hurlbutite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Hurlbutite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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