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Pectolite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.