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Nacre and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Nacre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Nacre and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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