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Pectolite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pectolite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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