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Pectolite and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  

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Pectolite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Allanite 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 Allanite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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