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Pectolite and Gahnite Physical Properties

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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
2.74-2.90
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pectolite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pectolite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pectolite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pectolite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pectolite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.