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Kurnakovite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Kurnakovite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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