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Pectolite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.903.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pectolite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pectolite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.