Pectolite and Celestine Physical Properties

Pectolite

Celestine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pectolite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.