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Jet and Pectolite Physical Properties


Jet
Pectolite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
4.5-5  

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

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Jet and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Jet and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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