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Pectolite
Pectolite

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Pectolite and Bornite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.905.06-5.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
Poor on [111].

Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu5FeS4

Pectolite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Bornite 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 Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Pectolite and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.