Moonstone and Pectolite Physical Properties

Moonstone

Pectolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.602.74-2.90

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

6-6.54.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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

Moonstone and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Pectolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Moonstone and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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