Pectolite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

Pectolite

Chrysoprase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Pectolite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

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Pectolite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.