Inderite and Pectolite Physical Properties

Inderite

Pectolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.792.74-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect on {100} and {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Inderite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Inderite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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