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Pectolite and Bort Physical Properties


Bort and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

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

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Pectolite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Bort Specific Gravity

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

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