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Pectolite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.07  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Pectolite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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