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Paraiba and Pectolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.04-3.132.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Indiscernible
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

7-7.54.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Pectolite chemical formula.

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

Paraiba and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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