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Pectolite and Ekanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.903.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pectolite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Pectolite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.