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Pectolite and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.26-3.41  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
7-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18  

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Pectolite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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