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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Pectolite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.905.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
None

Mohs Hardness

4.5-54.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Pectolite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Pectolite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.