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Pectolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SiO2  

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Pectolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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