Pectolite and Agrellite Physical Properties

Pectolite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Agrellite 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 Pectolite and Agrellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Pectolite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.