Idocrase and Pectolite Physical Properties

Idocrase

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

Not Available

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Idocrase and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

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Idocrase and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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