Pectolite and Chondrodite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
3.10-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Poor to good on (001)
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pectolite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Pectolite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pectolite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.