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Pectolite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.902.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Pectolite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Pectolite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.