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Pectolite and Diamond Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.903.50-3.53
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
111 (perfect in four directions)

Mohs Hardness

4.5-510
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Pectolite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Pectolite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.