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Pectolite and Feldspar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.74-2.902.56-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Pectolite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.