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Iddingsite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Iddingsite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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