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Pectolite and Ekanite Physical Properties


Ekanite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
3.28-3.32   

Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}   
{101} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6-6.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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