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Pectolite and Covellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.904.6-4.76
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Pectolite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.