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Jasper and Pectolite Physical Properties

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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
2.58-2.91
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jasper and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jasper and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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