Pectolite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Pectolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pectolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.