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Pectolite and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Pectolite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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