Pectolite and Azurite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pectolite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pectolite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.