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Pectolite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pectolite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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