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Pectolite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
3.06  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Sectile  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Pectolite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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