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Pearl and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
4.5-5  

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

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Pearl and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Pectolite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Pectolite Specific Gravity

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

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