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Pectolite and Crocoite Physical Properties


Crocoite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
5.90-6.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
{110} Distinct, {001} Indistinct, {100} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
2.5-3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbCrO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pectolite and Crocoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Crocoite 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 Crocoite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Crocoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Crocoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Crocoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 5.90-6.10 whereas that of Crocoite is 5.90-6.10.

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