Pectolite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Pectolite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pectolite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.