Pectolite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
5.5-6.0
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
{001} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pectolite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pectolite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.