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Parisite and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Parisite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Parisite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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